HOLT INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Holt International's California branch offers personable and caring support by providing experienced social workers to assist you with your adoption. Holt knows that throughout the adoption process, you will have questions and concerns, or may just need to talk to someone who understands. The caring and capable staff members located in our California branch and throughout the state, brings Holt International's expertise in adoption services right to your front door. Holt's California branch will be here for you every step of the way as you embark on the wonderful journey of bringing a child -- your child -- from your heart...to your home.

1. Choose A Placing Agency: Not all agencies are equal. Not all approaches are the same. 2. Choose a Country Program: Aim to have at least one program in mind when you apply to Holt. 3. Apply: Complete Holt’s application online or return a printed application by mail. 4. Homestudy: During this 2-4 month process, you will explore issues related to being an adoptive family, in-depth, with your social worker. 5. Prepare the Dossier: “Dossier” is a formal term for a collection of documents prepared in a specific way. 6. Apply for USCIS Approval: You must obtain permission from the U.S. government to bring a child into the United States from another country as an immediate member of your family. 7. Wait and Prepare: The waiting time for a referral varies by country. 8. Your Child Referral: A full-disclosure agency, Holt strives to deliver accurate and thorough information about your child. 9. Meeting your child: Once legal steps are complete, Holt will help coordinate arrangements to meet your child. 10. Post Placement: Upon your return home, your social worker will visit your family. 11. Finalize or Re-finalize your Child’s Adoption: Several months after your child is home, Holt will issue consent for you to finalize your child’s adoption in the United States. 12. Stay Involved with Holt: Adoption is a lifelong journey.

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District office phone: (916) 263-4700